New Adventures!

2012 was a year filled with weddings, babies, apocalypses’ that didn’t happen, and new adventures into adulthood. We attended two weddings last year, one of which I was asked to photograph. To be honest I wasn’t really proud of the photos I took at the wedding and I feel really bad that I couldn’t give them better quality photos. I think I was just nervous and a bit overwhelmed with such a responsibility. The second wedding we attended was my brother Matthews wedding, which I was asked to Emcee. That was nerve wracking as well since I usually get really nervous in front of crowds. But thankfully with the help of practicing in front of a mirror and let’s not forget the open bar at the wedding, I was able to do it and not make a complete ass out of myself. The wedding was such a blast and I am so happy to finally call Rachele my sister.

We were also happy to welcome the birth of our new nephew Caleb who is just adorable. He is the first baby on my side of the family in over 12 years. I was lucky enough to be at the hospital when my sister was in labour, and had my camera with me to capture the first moments the older siblings got to see their new baby brother. My sister delivered via C-section and missed her older children’s reaction to meeting Caleb for the first time and I know she appreciates the photos that captured that moment. We knew a number of people who also gave birth last year for a grand total of 5 babies, and luckily I only had baby fever once. Along with all these babies we also got an announcement that my eldest brother Andrew and his wife Christine will be welcoming a new baby in February of this year.

On top of all these weddings and babies, Richard and I took the big step into Adulthood and became home owners. It’s been a big responsibility but one that I’m glad we took. We both love our new place and are excited to make the changes to it, and thankfully not a lot needs to be done other then some upgrades.

We also celebrated our 1 year anniversary. It’s sometimes hard to believe that we’ve been together for almost 6 years. It will actually be 6 years on the 15^th of this month, and it is a shock because it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long at all. Crazy!!!

Last year around this time I started this blog as a way to talk about movies and show some crafty things I was into, as well as just talk about things that were happening in my daily life. That quickly fizzled out and eventually got to the point where I stopped writing at all. A goal for myself this year is that I want to start writing a blog post once a week or twice a month where I do something creative that deals with crafts or home design. Being a receptionist can get rather boring and I need something that keeps me motivated and creative. I have always loved decorating and interior design, so I hope to show some of the things I can do through this blog.

Recently a friend and I edited our “Bucket List” and I really want to start crossing some things off that list, as I think this will be another good way to get out this year and do new things and see new places.

So here is to a year filled with laughter, new adventures, and creative outlets, and completely goals that I have set for myself.

Bring it on 2013.